Cafe Grumpy
30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, Manhattan, 10112
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Apr 23, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 23, 2025
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
| Nov 22, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| Aug 1, 2022 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 6 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 17 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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